• Attorney General TJ Donovan On Joining The DACA Lawsuit bit.ly/2gSdkbM https://t.co/buomowCIdP

    Attorney General TJ Donovan On Joining The DACA Lawsuit bit.ly/2gSdkbM https://t.co/buomowCIdP
    Attorney General TJ Donovan On Joining The DACA Lawsuit bit.ly/2gSdkbM https://t.co/buomowCIdP
  • Putnam project buildings to receive tax credits

    The Old Courthouse Building in Bennington was one of two historic structures to receive tax credits to support a major redevelopment of the property. Photo by Jim Therrien/VTDiggerBENNINGTON — The approval of tax credits for two historic downtown structures that are part of the Putnam Block redevelopment site was announced this week by Gov. Phil Scott.
    The awards were among $2.7 million in downtown and village center tax incentives toward rehabilitation of 22 properties across Vermont.The
  • Vermont delegation backs Harvey, budget and debt ceiling deal

    WASHINGTON — All three members of Vermont’s congressional delegation backed a budget package that will delay key fiscal votes for three months and fund recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey.
    The continuing resolution directs $15 billion to assist victims of Hurrican Harvey and postpones votes on the nation’s debt limit, annual budget and a troubled flood insurance program.Crossing party lines, President Donald Trump struck a deal on Wednesday with House and Senate Democrats to
  • Hazardous waste collection event in Jericho shut down as precautionary measure

    News Release — CSWDSept. 6, 2017
    Media Contact:Jonny FinityMarketing & Communications Manager(802) 872-8100 x246
    [email protected]
    CSWD offers alternative drop-off options for those unable to take advantage of the event
    A household hazardous waste collection event was forced to shut down early on Saturday, September 2nd, when a resident brought material for collection without realizing it was explosive. The event, hosted by the Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD), was held at the Hig
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  • Older Vermonters encouraged to take survey to help develop next state plan on aging

    News Release — Vermont Agency of Human Services Dept. of Disabilities, Aging & Independent LivingSeptember 6, 2017
    Media Contact:Monica White, Director of Operations, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living
    [email protected]
    The Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) is conducting a survey to better understand the needs of older Vermonters and the services and resources available to them. The results from this survey will h
  • Southwestern Vermont Health Care offers Qi Gong for cancer survivors

    News Release — Southwestern Vermont Health CareSept. 7, 2017
    Media Contact:Ashley Brenon JowettCommunications & Marketing SpecialistPhone: 802.447.5019 | Fax: 802.447.5214
    [email protected]
    BENNINGTON, VT—September 7, 2017—Southwestern Vermont Health Care will offer a 12-week Qi Gong class for cancer survivors and members of their support teams. The classes are scheduled 6:30 – 8 p.m. Wednesdays, starting September 27 and will take place in Conference Roo
  • Highland Center for the Arts presents 2 September concerts and weekly movie nights

    News Release — Highland Center for the ArtsSeptember 5, 2017
    Media Contact:Katie Gilmartin
    [email protected]
    The Highland Center for the Arts presents Scrag Mountain Music on Friday, September 15 with their free performance of “Voices from the Summer.” The program is comprised of vocal music performed by mezzo-soprano Jazmina MacNeil, bassist Andrew Munn, pianist Adam Rothenberg, soprano Mary Bonhag, and double bassist Evan Premo. The artists come to HCA from
  • 10th annual Vermont Sings for Peace to benefit Migrant Justice

    News Release — CounterpointSeptember 7, 2016
    Contact: Allison Deveryand Cameron Steinmetz802-777-5371
    [email protected]
    10th Annual Vermont Sings For PeaceSaturday, September 23, 2017, 8:00 pmSupporting Migrant Justice
    Montpelier, VT – September 7, 2017 – Vermont’s premiere vocal ensemble Counterpoint announces their tenth annual “Sing for Peace” concert! In light of the changes in immigration and labor laws, this year’s donations will benefit Mig
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  • VEIC names Jim Madej as new chief executive officer

    News Release — VEICSept. 7, 2017
    Contact:Jeff Buell
    [email protected]
    Energy Expertise, Customer Focus will Advance Clean Energy Mission
    Sept. 7, 2017 – Burlington, VT – The Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) Board of Directors has named Jim Madej to serve as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer.
    Madej comes to VEIC with decades of experience in the energy industry, including leadership experience in delivering energy efficiency programs and
  • Apple season has arrived in Vermont

    News Release — Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and MarketsSept. 7, 2017
    Contact:Alison KosakowskiDirector of CommunicationsVermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets802-272-4547
    [email protected]
    Apple Season Has Arrived in Vermont – Get Picking!
    September is here. Kids are back in school, the days are cooler, and Vermont’s apple orchards are brimming with fresh, juicy apples, just waiting to be picked. Now is the time to make plans to visit your local or
  • Saint Michael’s College to host diocesan eco-justice conference

    News Release — Roman Catholic Diocese of BurlingtonSeptember 7, 2017
    Contact:Stephanie Clary, Manager of Mission Outreach & CommunicationAssistant Editor, Vermont CatholicRoman Catholic Diocese of Burlington
    [email protected](802) 846-5822
    Saint Michael’s contact:Mark Tarnacki802.654.2795
    [email protected]
    Saint Michael’s College is co-sponsor and host site for an upcoming conference on ecological justice being planned by the Diocese of Burlington for Saturday, S
  • Gov. Phil Scott’s public schedule for the week of September 9

    Governor Phil Scott’s Public Schedule: 9/9/17 – 9/15/17
    Saturday, September 9
    No public events scheduled
    Sunday, September 10
    No public events scheduled
    Monday, September 11
    11:00 – 11:45 AMUnited States Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization CeremonyVermont State House, Montpelier, VT
    Tuesday, September 12
    7:45 – 8:00 AMInterview on WNYV/WVNYListen in the Middlebury, Brandon and Poultney areas at 94.1 FM
    1:30 – 2:30 PMBrattleboro I-91 Bridge OpeningBra
  • Gov. Phil Scott’s public schedule for the week of Sept. 9

    News Release — Gov. Phil ScottSept. 8, 2017
    Contact:Ethan Latour
    [email protected]
    Governor Phil Scott’s Public Schedule: 9/9/17 – 9/15/17
    Saturday, September 9
    No public events scheduled
    Sunday, September 10
    No public events scheduled
    Monday, September 11
    11:00 – 11:45 AMUnited States Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization CeremonyVermont State House, Montpelier, VT
    Tuesday, September 12
    7:45 – 8:00 AMInterview on WNYV/WVNYListen in the Middlebu
  • Mayor Miro Weinberger’s public appearance schedule for the week of September 9

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    September 8, 2017Contact:Katie Vane802.734.0617
    Mayor Miro Weinberger’s public appearance schedule for September 9 – 15, 2017:
    Saturday, September 912:00pm Let’s Grow Kids Story Hour – 19 Marble Avenue
    Monday, September 112:45 pmMayor to participate in 9/11 Day of Remembrance Red Cross Blood Drive – Hampton Inn, 42 Lower Mountain View Drive, Colchester
    Tuesday, September 12No public appearances scheduled
    Wednesday, September 138:00 amMornings w
  • Mayor Miro Weinberger’s public appearance schedule for the week of Sept. 9

    News Release — Mayor Miro WeinbergerSeptember 8, 2017
    Contact:Katie Vane802.734.0617
    Mayor Miro Weinberger’s public appearance schedule for September 9 – 15, 2017:
    Saturday, September 912:00pm Let’s Grow Kids Story Hour – 19 Marble Avenue
    Monday, September 112:45 pm Mayor to participate in 9/11 Day of Remembrance Red Cross Blood Drive – Hampton Inn, 42 Lower Mountain View Drive, Colchester
    Tuesday, September 12No public appearances scheduled
    Wednesday, Septemb
  • Bill Schubart: Vermont should stay the course on health care

    Editor’s note: This commentary is by Bill Schubart, a regular commentator for Vermont Public Radio and a former board member of the Vermont Journalism Trust, the umbrella organization for VTDigger.org. This piece was first aired on VPR.
    When I was young, Morrisville had three doctors, two dentists and the wood-framed, four-story Copley Hospital, which had the town’s first elevator. Theoretically, there was competition, but price wasn’t the criteria by which we chose our provide
  • Walt Amses: Smokescreen daydream

    Editor’s note: Walt Amses is a writer and former educator who lives in Calais.
    There’s something about early morning on a Montana river that speaks to fly fishing the way a steel pedal guitar speaks to nursing a hangover with black coffee and ham and eggs at a wind-blown, high plains truck stop. Before I can romanticize it all out of proportion, I come to my senses. I haven’t eaten meat or drank alcohol in well over 30 years and I quaff my a.m. Joe with cream and sugar. It&rsqu
  • Bob Stannard: Remembering Charlie T. O’Leary, a great man

    Editor’s note: This commentary is by Bob Stannard, an author, musician and former lobbyist. This piece first appeared in the Bennington Banner.
    There are a lot of people in the world: 7.5 billion to be exact. Most of these 7.5 billion people are nice people who want nothing more than to live their life in peace and tranquility. Then there are the evil others. Evil people tend to make the news more frequently, because they are more inclined to behave in a way that draws negative attention.

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